2016 Decor and Design Trends
Indoors + Outdoors = Home.
With the ever-growing popularity of large glass doors, expansive balconies and patios, and an ever-increasing demand for usable outdoor space where Coloradans can enjoy our seemingly endless days of sunshine, we're seeing a lot of outdoor furniture that looks totally cool indoors too.
Work.
If you have the chance to work from home, you might as well set up a productive and inspiring space to work both indoors AND out, right? Make sure it's both comfortable and functional with a table and chair that are ergonomically supportive, and it also helps to have a couple of different seats that you can rotate through during your workday, as well as a small meeting space if necessary. Don't forget an umbrella or awning and your favorite sunnies.
Pro tip: Make sure that your wifi is set up to support your work whether you are indoors or out...you might need a signal booster or additional router.
Thrive.
Designers are also finding beautiful ways to bring the outdoors in with the help of large windows, expansive glass walls and doors and the use of plants that thrive in high desert interiors.
Afraid your brown thumb will kill your plants before they have a chance to thrive in your beautiful space? Check outthis guideof low-maintenance varietals. Succulents are still really popular, too.
Chill.
We're also loving the idea of bringing elements of glamping to everyday life. What? You've never heard of glamping? Check out this interview with designer David Bromstad, who is a huge glamping fan:
How has glamping, as a trend, impacted what consumers are buying in stores?
The must-have is obviously outdoor furniture, if you're going to use it for outside. A lot of people are actually glamping indoors with their families, as well. They're creating rooms that are full of tents. So don't be surprised to see a teepee in a kid's room. If you're glamping outside, everything has to be outdoor furniture. As far as colors, that's really up to you because it's personal taste. While subtle and neutral work, I'm all about color.
What are three trends in home accessories and decor that you're watching between 2015-2016?
Well, obviously glamping. I think it's going to get more dynamic and exciting. I'm also seeing that teepees are one of the new hot things that people are going to want inside and outside. I'm a huge Pinterest fan, and I've been seeing people tent their entire room and put a bed in it on there. They're doing the same thing outdoors for beautiful weather. Also, I'm always looking at colors; I'm always looking for bright, saturated colors. Those can always be mixed with neutrals, which are dominant now because we're on an economic upswing.
Read the rest of the interview here.We were so inspired by the idea of using teepees as a design element, we created a Pinterest board featuring some of our favorite teepees!
Follow Live Urban Real Estate's board Teepees in Home Design on Pinterest.
Whether you're dreaming about a new Denver area indoor space to call your own, or a place with a little more outdoor space to work, live and play in, we can help. Start your home search here or contact us.
If you're thinking about selling your Denver area home, let's talk about how you can incorporate some of these trends to make even more money on your sale!
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